Add 4/42 and 9/64
4/42 + 9/64 is 317/1344.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
4/42 = 4 × 32/42 × 32 = 128/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
9/64 = 9 × 21/64 × 21 = 189/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1344 + 189/1344 = 128 + 189/1344 = 317/1344 - So, 4/42 + 9/64 = 317/1344
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